I Invested $1,000s in this Foundational Comic Book Collection!!!

[@chrispycomics6023]

This may very well be my absolute favorite video ever on KZbin! I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and the thing I love the most is that I have most of the Marvel Books, that you have showcased (don’t do DC 🤷🏻‍♂️) but I truly appreciate these videos and thank you so much. It has been a great 2022 watching these.!!🎉 PS love the part about the first Gambit! I concur I have both but 266 is where it’s at!😊

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Love your comment. It made my day! Thanks so much. We are going to start calling 266 the intended first appearance!

[@chrispycomics6023]

@@AlextheComicHoarder yes!! as it should be! 😄 and it is a far far better looking cover! 😁 thanks again Alex!

[@floorboss]

Who writes Thousand$ like _"1000's"_ Lmao!

[@josephdonahue-nw7ck]

Love watching your material wish you would come back and make some more videos!!!

[@FriezaDBZKing69]

Iron Man #282 is not the first appearance of War Machine. That would be West Coast Avengers #94. IM#282 is the first appearance of the War Machine armor. Not the codename used by Rhodey.

[@CarlislemusicLLC]

I forgot to add… I am so glad you don’t put background music in your videos when you show your books. I find that if the presenter in the video is entertaining, you don’t need that distraction.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I agree! I don’t like watching videos with background music. So I don’t do it either.

[@matthewhunt-foley9788]

Please continue the foundational comic videos! They're some lf my favourite videos to show my boys and friends who are starting the hobby!

[@AW-je8do]

I HAVE ABOUT 90% OF ALL THOSE COMICS YOU SHOWED... I BOUGHT THEM ALL FOR COVER PRICE OFF THE SHELF TOO. GREAT VIDEO AND KEEP THEM COMING!!!!!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

That’s the way to do it my friend!

[@MetalBum]

Incredible man

[@enriquemaldonado2142]

Merry Christmas, love these foundational books. I have majority of these books, and I would appreciate if you continue putting out videos on foundational books. Thanks

[@carlonbasscomix3387]

Had maybe two thirds of them, mostly Marvel. Only have a couple of the DC books you showed. Beautiful copies of so many great books. Thanks for sharing!

[@k-cx7137]

It feels good to know I have a majority of these books (I’m not the biggest DC guy so those are the only ones I’m missing)

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

That’s fair. It’s good to be focused like you are. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@k-cx7137]

@@AlextheComicHoarder thank you for taking the time to reply to me , Alex !! I love your channel , keep up the amazing work

[@chase_Variant]

Speaking of "THE CHASE"..lolz. Great books. I love those Mignola Batman death of covesr. just classic. I have a buttload of those books. Great idea, awesome books, thanks for sharing. Did you leave any bronze keys for another video?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I have other Bronze Age keys, but I think I am going to expand this foundational books to bronze and early modern (more officially).

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Alex, I always look forward to your content! Excellent books as usual and I absolutely love your foundational comics concept and videos. You are still my favorite comic book KZbinr, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Yo!!!! You’re my favorite. I’m always checking in on your awesome videos trying to take notes on how I can improve. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

@@AlextheComicHoarder you flatter me. If you ever make it to New England there’s a few flea markets with your name on them!

[@DavisComicFinds]

Always bringing the fire Alex. 👍

[@bcdinh19]

I’m relatively new to collecting comics and I found this video great and informative. Adding to my list for the future!

[@randydebower8240]

Thanx 4 these great foundational videos!! Really make us all feel good about our collections by having a majority of these!! Even better when you have these in triplicate!! That let's you sell one or two along the way before you sell the collection!!!

[@MrEdWeirdoShow]

If it ain't a DC comic, then it ain't a comic.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@MrEdWeirdoShow I love DC as well!! That’s probably where my heart is mostly in Comics.

[@gnayr1305]

Great Video Alex! You have a plethora of solid foundational books. One disclaimer: the Copper Age started in 1985 (with the Crisis on Infinite Earths) and ended at the end 1991 (when Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee and the group started Image Comics, thus shepherding in the Modern Age in 1992). Merry Christmas! 🙏🎄

[@lukechernesky]

awesome vid! should do a foundational silverage collection !

[@waltercahill1942]

Love the Foundational Comic Book Collection videos! Please continue in 2023

[@donnorrid9172]

Good list.i have over 40 of them,and had a few of the others. Working on getting the rest of them!!!!

[@j9680]

It's nice to find some people who talk about comic books and not movies.

[@gnayr1305]

This has been an amazing series! Thank you so much for letting us in on your adventure. “Foundational” has definitely been added to my lexicon…and I appreciate you for it. Have a blessed Christmas & New Year and I look forward to more fantastic content in 2023!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

That is so cool. I’m happy it’s catching on! Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!

[@The1AndOnlySB]

This was a fantastic video. When you said "Collect the way you want to collect" it really hit me. That's something a lot of people new and old to the hobby need to hear. Thanks for the great video!

[@logantorres6979]

Hello Alex. Yes, please continue with the foundation comics in 2023. Happy New Year my friend. May it be a good year for you.

[@thomasdickson375]

thanks for the video! very good and a lot of info in short period of time. i have a significant number of these books graded by CGC from my collection and now my grandson will have a foundational collection!

[@rafaelgarcia5388]

Hi Alex great video..u and Reggie collects are my favorite comic gurus..u guys have made me a better collector..

[@dawud5771]

Best key collection ive seen. I need all of them 😆

[@omegacollects]

Awesome video Alex. You’ve inspired me to create a Foundational PC keeping them raw. I think I’ll do 2 books per month and see where I’ll end in December 2023 👍🏾

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

That’s a great goal actually. Go for the good ones and leave the filler in the dust.

[@chemdump]

Awesome video and makes me feel good about having about 95% of all the books you listed.. :) haha have a good one and keep these vidz going.

[@samfq3017]

Great video, this series really gave me a good starting point on what to collect for a good PC collection. I’ve also started going after early kid’s properties. Eg. GI joe, Transformers, and TMNT. Those books are staples in my mind and should not be overlooked. I’ve also been doubling up on a lot of those keys when ever i see them. Wolverine 1 1988 i have 15 raw copies so far. I just always grab it when i see it. Thanks again, have a great new year.

[@daviclar867]

Bravo! Good point about what is Punisher going to do with that bazooka. Lol.

[@2tastey]

I really wnjoy your foundational comic videos. I also love the term "foundational books" this channel introduced it to me.

[@gregory19671]

Merry Christmas keep the foundational video going I have 32 on your list couple had of years of collecting and some I grab because of your videos thanks for sharing

[@kyleroussel]

Great video as always! I'm all over the X-Men portion of this video. Outside of that resembles my wishlist for 2023, especially that DC Comics Presents!

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I was watching for the books, then you dropped the BRCC reference. I'll have to find you down there in April (assuming it's the same BRCC I pop into!).

[@chrislong3086]

Good list have most of them looking for the rest (mostly DC). Good video!

[@Rhythmicons]

I want so many of those, the Gambits, Hobgoblin, basically all the Xmen keys.

[@SeanHogan.]

What a fantastic collection of books!!!

[@jokerbat12]

Great video and great collection Alex!

[@kevinjameson7817]

I am enjoying the Foundational videos. It’s nice to see the books that I have pop up on the video. (But then a little bummed when I saw the two Spawn books that I traded in a few weeks ago. Guess I’ll have to pick them up at a different shop later 😂.) Belated Merry Christmas!

[@very_awake]

Awesome collection Alex... We both have good taste in books!

[@DeusExAstra]

I have a lot of those books. Very nice.

[@EddieTheComicGuy]

I got pulled in because of the Death of Superman as well. Who would have thought the death of a superhero could bring so much joy!!! LOL!!! Fantastic video Alex. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I even wrote down a couple of the books for my own foundation collection!!!

[@joeknipp6698]

When I do watch comic book videos, I like it when the current value is given on each book. Just an idea for how to improve going forward.

[@richchappell]

Not bad. I have 28 of them, and I don't really buy DC stuff. I did have 3 of the DC issues though. I'm an X-Men guy. I have complete first volumes of Excalibur, New Mutants, X-Factor, X-Force, and X-Men, plus all Uncanny X-Men starting with 143 (as well as 15-20 issues before that). I am now at the point where I'm trying to work backward from 143. In fact, I just picked up 136 and 137 over the weekend, and 126 yesterday.

[@sleekgeekcollectibles]

Thanks for the recap video! I have all but 3 or 4 of the Marvel books shown. I’ve recently decided to dip my toes in DC water and hunting the foundational DC books you list. I have a few so far, and more to go. Indies will be after DC. Have you considered adding any TMNT to the list or are they too pricey?

[@EnjoyingTheChase]

Great collection!

[@oshreviews1022]

Love the choices. You should do periodic valuation at FMV to see how it's progressing in value.

[@pme1967]

Yep, awesome buys, had a large % of these (no newer books) but the $$$ books (SA IronMan, NM98 etc & early TMNTs) had to sell in 2020/21 to survive that damm C19 bs. Still, have about 20 long boxes left with about 4-6krawbooks with some of what you picked up still in my PC along with my 230+/- issues of IronManv1. Wish that I would not have stopped collecting comics when I did cuz I stopped when McFarlane started ASM though I did picked up some later but never got those 298-300 (remember seeing about 10 #300 stuffed in the mall rack; didnt get cuz they all had the single spine fold [i was very picky back then] - even those would have been money today :)) cuz they were $$ even back then. Oh well :)

[@tacomacomics7946]

"Intended" first appearance? That's a new phrase. :)

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Hey! Doesn’t it make sense though? 265 literally says in 266 there is a new mutant named gambit. I think that is valid. Thanks for stopping by!

[@CollectingLlama]

My favorite video in all of comic book YT

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@CollectingLlama awesome. Thanks so much!!!

[@kj123085]

Merry Christmas from flashpoint Kirk

[@tykay8030]

Nice books. I bought an uncanny 135 from you love that book.

[@shawnmccann9762]

Great collection, awesome books👍 I hav about half of them. Just fyi, I'm team ASM 299 bcuz that also was the "intended" first app., so says Todd McFarlane. Either way they're Awesome books, Congrats

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

A really great collection I’m missing 2 of the books you showed. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@usamahpatel1595]

Hi Alex was wondering where you get your comic book sleeves from as I have just newly started collecting.

[@kristopherjones8397]

This has been an awesome series!!

[@wolves1fan830]

I need to get my personal collection down to a longbox or two short boxes I'm at like 8 short boxes of keys

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I’m trying to do the same thing. I have a book in mind I’d like to try to get this year. I’d sacrifice like 60% oh my collection for it.

[@mythirdlife101]

Great list.

[@AmmoOnTheAir]

Really enjoyed this, Alex! Love the knowledge you drop in this video. How much would you say your collection has grown in the four years since I moved away?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thanks brother. Hope to see you soon.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I have actually tried to slim it down to only the books that bring me the most joy. Got rid of a bunch of the filler.

[@noahdekoyer9675]

Alex great work!! What holders do you have these books in?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

They are Ultra Pro Standard size top loaders. Love them and it makes my more expensive books feel so protected.

[@MetalBum]

Some major keys there

[@l.greenemachine66]

I have the Gold version of that. I actually have the one I had when it first came out back in the 80s. My mom bought it for me in a box of comics. You think that one would be worth a little more.

[@brettlavey2446]

Hi there love this collection. I have only just started collecting comics. And collecting from the same time period. Could you please tell me what you have your comics kept in. I'm trying to find something to buy to keep them in like yours.

[@stevengomez6595]

I have amazing spiderman 238 with lakeside tattoos. It looks like a 9 plus grade. Will get it signed by John romita Jr. in may.

[@fightthegoodfight52]

Great stuff as usual bro! Let’s see which ones I have: Venom #1, Spawn #1 & 9, Spider-Man 2099 #1, X-men 282 (1st and 2nd print, X-men 283, New Mutants 87 2nd print and Deadpool #1. I don’t have Avengers Annual #10, but I do have the first chronological appearance of Rogue in Marvel Super-Heroes #11. There are lots more to get, but I’m happy with my progress thus far! 👍🏾😀

[@wolves1fan830]

I also have most of these since I take it we are about it the same age lol early 40s

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Just turned 40 last month….

[@homerjay424]

Alex- would you consider foundational story arcs as viable? Seeing Dazzler 130 made me think "wouldn't having 129-137 make sense?" That would look just as great in any collection...thoughts?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I00%. I think you are right on here. Some full storylines are key to comic book history and so relevant. Those can definitely be foundational!

[@maxmilian7447]

Great videos! What are those holders you’re using?

[@drjonathanvllamas]

Where can I find the Plastic Covers for your comic books?

[@logarific8731]

Probably lazy of me to ask, but can you link to wherever you bought those cases? Love the video!

[@AzurCross]

Awesome video! Anyone know what protector cases he is using?

[@ComicBookVeteran]

I kinda dig this idea, but I already have almost all of these…. How about a foundational Silver collection?

[@cardsandcomics]

Great pickups, do you think newstand value differences will grow higher, I see that the ASM 300 newstand has come way down

[@jedimasterham2]

I'm curious what your thoughts are on Wizard Magazines and Warhammer comics.

[@The_Doom_Abides]

I've recently started a collection from scratch again after my entire collection was stolen during a breaking an entering and I'm liking these foundational books that are more affordable to get it going. Xmen minor keys are where I started and moved on from that into other titles mostly marvel. Just my preference. I've looked for each book you showed before which I was happy to see so I'm thinking along the same lines. Great content keep it up

[@annb5378]

How do you usually find people to buy their collections? I'm thinking of buying one at some point but don't know the price range most people pay for them.

[@BrandonMcIntyre541]

Is there a specific sizing of toploaders that you get? Do you also bag and board before inserting into the toploaders?

[@anthonymontgomery8262]

STL comic's is a good store to get comics from

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I might be stopping by there today!

[@Docuwreck]

Does anyone know what kind of holder's he has these comics in? Also, is the comic in a board and bag inside the holder or is it just a board and the comic?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I have each of these comics in a Mylar current size bag and board. Probably 2-3 boards per comic as well. Current size Mylar is the only size that will fit into these Ultra pro top loaders. You can use a silver age poly bag and board to fit into these, but Mylar standard and larger will not fit. I love the way the Mylar presents in the top loaders. It offers incredible protection and presentation.

[@The_Doom_Abides]

Nobody likes the annual 14 better than 266

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Amen! There are the handful of guys who comment about the annual. Those nerds.

[@Zuojiu0]

don’t forget to grade all for more value ✌🏻

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

These ones will probably stay raw. I doubt I’ll grade any of them to be honest. I like how they present in the top loaders.

[@papi-sauce]

i have a friends that only collects action comics 1. so far he only has two copies after 15 yrs of searching

[@comicchemistry]

What are those comic display cases called and where can I find them online???

[@brianng8350]

I’m confused. You got all these comics for $1000? If so, that is pretty good. You even got some 70s book too. But I do wonder if Booster Gold or War Machine are really “key” or “foundational” characters to get their first appearances. What happened to X-Men vol 2 number 1? Or Crisis on Infinite Earths or Secret War or first few appearances of black costume Spider-Man? Those seem more key/foundational issues of that era. Sorry if you mentioned them in other videos; first time seeing your channel. Good to see these comic covers… brings back memories. Got most of the comics from mid 80s to mid 90s and none of the 70s or early 80s comics -poor condition and not worth the prices.

[@CarlislemusicLLC]

I am in the ST Louis area.. Where is the CON that you set up?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

It’s up in Hannibal Mo, so not too far away from you. What type of music do you do? I’m also a musician.

[@CarlislemusicLLC]

@@AlextheComicHoarder I don’t play actually. I have music from carousel organs, coin operated Pianos, calliope, etc. Kind of a niche area.

[@jackfrags9896]

What do you think about Iron Man #1? That book was based on the movie that springloaded the MCU into existence

[@eriknieves8137]

Have all but 8 of them. Had Ironman #282 and Watchman #1. They have vanished tho

[@CrashLanden]

I had 53...

[@terryhrach9450]

I got 7 of thos keys in graded 9.8 good video tho…

[@mantis20992003]

Where does he get those top loaders?

[@JJ-qo3cz]

Wow, what type of comic protector do you have for the Venom and Thor comicbooks, need to get those.

[@spideyshiz]

I will make a video of my Spider-Man books some day.

[@SuperGamer-mt5oc]

Enjoyed the video. So you spent $1000 at the time you got them, right?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I was calculating what I spent over the year and it was a little over $2,000ish.

[@con_doorman]

So many of these I have owned and sold raw :(

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

$1000? I don't believe you, those books worth more.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

It’s a good thing I put $1000(s) in the title! Now you can believe me again! Yay

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

@@AlextheComicHoarder So how can get those comics for less than ebay nasty prices?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

@@JohnSmith-zl8rz just hunt and hunt and hunt. And shops like @stlcomics. They like to move inventory quickly, so they price it good.

[@TylerSmelcer-w3n]

how many comics does this man have

[@anthonymontgomery8262]

I have 73 of your books

[@bradmikeshaw]

Shill for Marvel and DC much?

[@christopherdavis8248]

what are those plastic sleeves you have around your issues? where do you get them?

[@genemoretti2521]

A few great keys but EPIC???? I bet you think there all GRAILS??? Stop it buddy....lololol

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I’m not your buddy gramps.